Why 2/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, indicating no immediate operational changes.
The State Health Commissioner will establish a Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network by July 1, 2027, to provide healthcare providers with real-time consultation from sickle cell specialists. This network aims to improve the quality of care for patients with sickle cell disease across the Commonwealth.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1391ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1391)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 838 (effective 7/1/2026)